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Family battles city of Dallas over fatal shooting
Officers fired 13 rounds into a car moving slower than walking speed. Plaintiffs tell the Fifth Circuit that the city’s failure to train its officers should face a jury, despite qualified immunity.
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The family of a person fatally shot by Dallas police is taking the city to court, alleging that the officers involved were inadequately trained. The incident in question involved police firing 13 rounds into a moving vehicle, with the car traveling at a speed slower than a walking pace. The plaintiffs argue that the city's failure to properly train its officers should be put to a jury for consideration, despite the officers' claim of qualified immunity. The case is now before the Fifth Circuit, where the plaintiffs' argument will be weighed against the city's defense. The outcome of this case could have implications for how police training is handled in the future, but for now, the focus remains on the specific allegations and the city's response to them.
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